A building in Wang Fuk Court is pictured after a fire broke out in Tai Po, Hong Kong, south China, Nov. 27, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

The Hong Kong Police Force said Tuesday that they will focus on the scaffolding and protective mesh covering the seven fire-hit buildings in the residential complex Wang Fuk Court in the next phase of their forensic investigation.

The fire, which broke out on Nov. 26, has claimed 160 lives by 4 p.m. Tuesday, with six people still missing, said the police.

The police added that 40 bodies have yet to be identified.